load

load
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n.
1.
a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried:
in addition to their own food, they must carry a load of up to eighty pounds. ∎
the total number or amount that can be carried in something, esp. a vehicle of a specified type:
a tractor-trailer load of new appliances. ∎
the material carried along by a stream, glacier, ocean current, etc.
∎
an amount of items washed or to be washed in a washing machine or dishwasher at one time:
I do at least six loads of washing a week.2.
a weight or source of pressure borne by someone or something:
the increased load on the heart caused by a raised arterial pressurethe arch has hollow spandrels to lighten the load on the foundations. ∎
the amount of work to be done by a person or machine:
Arthur has a light teaching load. ∎
a burden of responsibility, worry, or grief:
consumers will find it difficult to service their heavy load of debt.3. (a load of) inf.
a lot of (often used to express one's disapproval or dislike of something):
she was talking a load of garbage. ∎ (a load/loads) inf.
plenty:
she spends loads of money on clothesthere's loads to see here, even when it rains.4.
the amount of power supplied by a source; the resistance of moving parts to be overcome by a motor. ∎
the amount of electricity supplied by a generating system at any given time.
∎ Electr.
an impedance or circuit that receives or develops the output of a transistor or other device.
5.vulgar slang
semen.
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v. [tr.]
1.
put a load or large amount of something on or in (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.):
they load up their dugout canoes. ∎ (often be loaded)
place (a load or large quantity of something) on or in a vehicle, ship, container, etc.:
stolen property from a burglary was loaded into a taxi. ∎ [intr.]
(of a ship or vehicle) take on a load:
when we came to the quay the ship was still loading.2.
make (someone or something) carry or hold a large or excessive amount of heavy things:
Elaine was loaded down with bags full of shopping. ∎ (load someone/something with) fig.
supply someone or something in overwhelming abundance or to excess with:
the King and Queen loaded Columbus with wealth and honors. ∎ (load someone with) fig.
burden someone with (worries, responsibilities, etc.).
∎
(usu. be loaded)
bias toward a particular outcome:
the odds were loaded against them before the match.3.
insert (something) into a device so that it will operate:
load the cassette into the camcorder. ∎
insert something into (a device) so that it can be operated.
∎
charge (a firearm) with ammunition.
∎ Comput.
transfer (a program or data) into memory, or into the central processor from storage.
∎ Comput.
transfer programs into (a computer memory or processor).
4.
add an extra charge to (an insurance premium) in the case of a poorer risk.
PHRASES:get a load of inf.
used to draw attention to someone or something:
get a load of what we've just done.get
(or have) a load on inf.
become drunk.load the bases Baseball
(of the team at bat) fill all three bases with runners; (of a pitcher) allow all three bases to be occupied by runners.load the dice against/in favor of someone
put someone at a disadvantage or advantage.take a
(or the) load off one's feet
sit or lie down.take a load off someone's mind
bring someone relief from anxiety.PHRASAL VERBS:load up on
consume a substantial amount of (food or beverage):
we were loading up on beer and raw oysters.

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